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Ornithogalum - Star Of Bethlehem

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Ornithogalum - Star Of Bethlehem

The genus, Ornithogalum includes many species - about 150 of them - which occur in their natural habitats predominantly on the continents of Africa, Asia and Europe. Ornithogalum are bulbous perennials which can be divided into two groups: those that are winter hardy (Ornithogalum umbellatum, Ornithogalum nutans) and those that are not (Ornithogalum arabicum, Ornithogalum saundersiae and Ornithogalum thyrsoides). They are trouble-free, grow in any soil and naturalize easily. These plants are attractive subjects for woodland gardens, rock gardens and borders. All parts of the plant are poisonous, and contact with the sap may cause skin rashes

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Ornithogalum (Star of Bethlehem)

A member of the Hyacinth family, Ornithogalum (Star of Bethlehem) are bulbous perennials grown for their clusters of typically star-shaped, white flowers in spring or summer, depending on the species. They quickly form large clumps of grassy or strap-like leaves.

Ornithogalum arabicum (Arabian Star Flower)

Ornithogalum arabicum (Arabian Star Flower) is a bulbous perennial boasting luminous racemes of up to 15 sweetly scented, star-shaped, white or creamy-white flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with a contrasting bead-like black eye. Blooming in late spring to early summer, the waxy-looking blossoms rise above the semi-erect basal foliage of blue-green, strap-shaped leaves. Best where summers are warm and dry, it is a good choice for mixed borders and containers. One of the longest-lasting cut flowers.

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Ornithogalum balansae (Pyrenees Star of Bethlehem)

Ornithogalum balansae (Pyrenees Star of Bethlehem) is a charming bulbous perennial with 2, almost prostrate, inversely lance-shaped, mid-green basal leaves, 4 in. long (10 cm). In spring, it boasts an upright flower stalk bearing a broad cluster of 2-5 star-shaped, glistening white flowers adorned with bright-green on the reverse side of the petals. With historical roots dating back to the 1880s, this miniature heirloom will naturalize by both bulb offsets and, occasionally, self-sowing seed where happy.

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